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Woman helps nab suspect in hit and run

DeShan Fishel didn't set out Thursday morning to become a hero, but she had been called one dozens of times by the time she arrived home from taking her daughter to school.

September 20, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


Hit, run victim released from Atlanta hospital

A 5-year-old boy is expected to recover, family members say, after he was struck by a sport utility vehicle Thursday morning near a school bus stop in Dawson County.

September 20, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


Department of Veterans Services holds office hours in Dawsonville

The Department of Veterans Services recently began providing services to the Dawson County veterans on the second Tuesday of every other month.

September 14, 2008 | | LOCAL


Emergency services, community collect funds for the MDA

Motorists traveling through Dawson County played a part in Dawson County Emergency Services last month collecting close to $8,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

September 14, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


Bridge dedicated in former county employee’s honor

Family, friends and co-workers gathered at Rock Creek Sports Complex last Tuesday to pay tribute to Wayne Elledge, who died July 19 at the age of 66.

September 14, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


Garage sale benefits victim’s advocacy center

For the second year in a row, local agencies and organizations will benefit from the Dawson County Woman's Club annual Garage Sale-Abration.

September 14, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


Lady luck

When Pam Bradfield bought a ticket for the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce reverse raffle, she looked at it as her way of supporting the chamber.

September 14, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


Former judge dies at home

Family and friends celebrated the life of Dawson County's first Chief Magistrate Judge Aug. 29 and memorialized his dedication to his hometown.

September 14, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


Water authority honored for excellence

Etowah Water and Sewer Authority has claimed an award in financial excellence for the second time since 2007.

September 14, 2008 | By Tia Lynn Lecorchick For the Dawson Community News | LOCAL


Tigers defeat Indians in 2 OT

It took an extra two periods before the Dawson County Tigers could put away Lumpkin County last Friday night at Tiger Stadium. A fumble by Indian quarterback Daniel Abercrombie, his sixth of the game, in double overtime allowed Dawson to come away with a 26-23 win.

September 14, 2008 | Pam Jacobs | LOCAL


Budget crisis forces school system to cut back

Budget cuts at the state level are trickling down to the Dawson County School System.

September 14, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


Commission denies Kelly Bridge chapel rezoning

The attorney for a family whose request to rezone property for a wedding chapel was denied last week submitted a formal letter challenging a planning commissioner's ethics in denying the request.

September 07, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


A great commission

Selling a church building to benefit people in a country halfway around the world may seem radical to some.

September 07, 2008 | By Ashley Fields DCN Regional Staff | LOCAL


Citizens Government Academy gives students key to the county

In the not so near future, Calvin Byrd plans to enter the local political arena.

September 07, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


Former Dawson County Chief Magistrate dies

Funeral services for the man that served Dawson County for over 40 years as justice of the peace and chief magistrate judge will be Friday at Bearden's Funeral Home.

September 07, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


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Egg hunt is Saturday

Easter is this weekend and K.A.R.E. for Kids is ready for its annual egg hunt. The hunt begins at 11:30 a.m. on March 30 at Veterans Memorial Park. The organization invites the community to come out for a lunch of hotdogs and more.

March 27, 2013 | By David Renner drenner@dawsonnews.com | LOCAL


Game benefits cause

A longstanding county rivalry deepened Saturday night when the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office topped the Dawson County Sheriff's Office in a charity basketball game. After the 51-37 win in Dahlonega, Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard said he was proud to take home the coveted pig-shaped trophy.

March 27, 2013 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


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